Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. New King James Version He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. American Standard Version He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. Berean Study Bible Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends. Douay-Rheims Bible He that concealeth a transgression. seeketh friendships: he that repeateth it again, separateth friends. English Revised Version He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: but he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends. World English Bible He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is covering transgression is seeking love, And whoso is repeating a matter Is separating a familiar friend. Proverbs 17:9 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 17:9 NIVProverbs 17:9 NLT Proverbs 17:9 ESV Proverbs 17:9 NASB Proverbs 17:9 NKJV Proverbs 17:9 KJV |